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Primary Portfolios and Student Reflection on Learning
Our purpose was to use the Virtual Learning Environment/Brightspace Portfolio to make learning visible and to encourage student self-reflection. This tool was also used for parent communication (e.g. calendar, videos, photos, home activities, etc.).
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Learning to Talk the Talk – Developing Oral Communication Skills in the Intermediate Grades
Our aim was to develop teaching strategies that encourage and broaden speaking and listening strategies within our student learners. We created a comfortable, safe environment where students were willing to take risks with oral communication.
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Learn, Share, Challenge, Create – Micro-Robotics as a Hub in a Student-Led Inquiry Community
Students are excited by new technologies – especially when they follow their commands! We are looking to leverage this engagement as the foundation for community-building and deep learning.
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Collaborative Coding
To build our knowledge of coding and how to apply these skills in a primary classroom.
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Build Attention, Self-Regulation and Empathy Through Mindfulness Practice
This report outlines a series of activities, practices and reflections on the impact and benefits of “Mindfulness” in schools and classrooms and how the practices of mindfulness can be used to enhance student and teacher well-being and performance.